Report: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out

southlight · 06-25-2011, 03:10 PM

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Report: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out

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Color us unsurprised. At the M Night last Thursday, BMW pulled the wraps off the M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). As we reported, it's the most focused E90 M3 version yet, making use of innovative carbon fiber production technology. Powered by a 450hp 4.4L version of the award winning S65 V8 engine and exclusively painted in Frozen Polar Silver, production of the M3 CRT is limited to only 67 units.

Well, it now appears that 67 people were willing to spend at least EUR 130,000 for this car. Autobild reports that the M3 CRT has supposedly already completely sold out, within 2-3 days of its unveil.

BMW M3 special editions have a history of selling out very soon after their initial release. The recently announced US-market Frozen Black M3 sold out in just 22 minutes.

The silver lining if you're now disappointed that you won't get one -- the M3 CRT's technology is a sign of things to come for future M3 models.

See the M3 CRT announcement and our coverage from the M Night if you haven't yet.

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Davin · 06-27-2011, 03:18 PM

collectors car i guess

Why 67? why not a number like 65 or 70?

pampam · 06-27-2011, 03:19 PM

Yea 130k for an m3 is kinda too expensive and in a few years this will be an old model already ... but you don't care if you're a multi millioner

Seattle S65B40 · 06-27-2011, 03:29 PM

Any lucky forum members??

JDy80 · 06-27-2011, 03:32 PM

I can't wait for the new parts to be released.

thepest · 06-27-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pampam

Yea 130k for an m3 is kinda too expensive and in a few years this will be an old model already ... but you don't care if you're a multi millioner

What's up with the "old model" fetish? Why is it for some people, that when a new model of a car is due in a few months or even years, they don't want to get the current model. Is there a world wide competition for always having the lastest thing out there.

It's a great car, regardless when the next model comes out, why not get it.

BenTrovato · 06-27-2011, 03:37 PM

This was a great idea. A little on the expensive side but this model is cool.

jonasaurus · 06-27-2011, 03:38 PM

Frozen black edition in the US selling out in 22 min??? what the...

immiketoo · 06-27-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davin

collectors car i guess

Why 67? why not a number like 65 or 70?

Cause that's how many leftover sets of parts they had?

Sean05 · 06-27-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Any lucky forum members??

I doubt it... but lets hope someone is lucky to get one on here.

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Originally Posted by JDy80

I can't wait for the new parts to be released.

doubt it its like the GTS parts.. replica will surface soon... but i doubt it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenTrovato

This was a great idea. A little on the expensive side but this model is cool.

Agreed. love the damn interior... specially the rear... cant stop looking at it..

bavarian19 · 06-27-2011, 04:01 PM

The seats alone are what I would be interested in. All else, eh.

ramyar · 06-27-2011, 04:19 PM

[quote=thepest;9906849]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pampam

What's up with the "old model" fetish? Why is it for some people, that when a new model of a car is due in a few months or even years, they don't want to get the current model. Is there a world wide competition for always having the lastest thing out there.

It's a great car, regardless when the next model comes out, why not get it.

You are correct. It is the perception that what you have is not current and therefore obsolete, cheaper, and/or incapable. Same reason some would rather have an iPhone 4g vs a 3g etc.

FVM3 · 06-27-2011, 04:22 PM

i think some lucky member must have bought it

duk · 06-27-2011, 04:31 PM

should make it 69 cars

Pitkis · 06-27-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i think some lucky member must have bought it

I think only few of 67 have found their owner in real life. Cars have been bought by dealers that suppose someone to buy the machine later on. Of course few collectors may be active already, but I'm not surprised if some cars will be left over and sold out later on at standard price - with no rush of buyers. Remember Lambo Reventon that was "sold out" immediately but was still available everywhere at release price - and that was just 10 pieces. GTS was a different story as a real track machine, CRT is something else that cannot be compare to fully focused track weapon people go and buy instead of Porsche GT3RS. It's very expensive and doesn't justify the price like GTS IMO.

Singletrack · 06-27-2011, 04:35 PM

It's a tribute to German detail that they can sell that car for roughly ~200k USD. Amazing car, but I would have thought 100k Euros tops. Good for BMW.

FVM3 · 06-27-2011, 04:36 PM

Same thing happened on SL65 black series, i have seen couple of them sitting in the dealer

Rez · 06-27-2011, 04:43 PM

This is BS, BMW should be selling this to everyone. Car is in no way a "collectors car", it is a drivers car, give it to us BMW

rjd598 · 06-27-2011, 04:57 PM

im not surprised

FVM3 · 06-27-2011, 04:58 PM

Does it mean sold out to the buyers or just the dealers

blackoutm3 · 06-27-2011, 05:02 PM

now thats just dumb.....that being said if was as rich as those people ide have 5 cause thats a badass car

Evice · 06-27-2011, 05:04 PM

more so than the chassis or the carbon fiber masturbation on various parts of the car, the engine is a collectible in this car.

06-25-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,638 iTrader: (0)	Report: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out BIMMERPOST NEWS Report: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out 48 COMMENTS Tweet Color us unsurprised. At the M Night last Thursday, BMW pulled the wraps off the M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). As we reported, it's the most focused E90 M3 version yet, making use of innovative carbon fiber production technology. Powered by a 450hp 4.4L version of the award winning S65 V8 engine and exclusively painted in Frozen Polar Silver, production of the M3 CRT is limited to only 67 units. Well, it now appears that 67 people were willing to spend at least EUR 130,000 for this car. Autobild reports that the M3 CRT has supposedly already completely sold out, within 2-3 days of its unveil. BMW M3 special editions have a history of selling out very soon after their initial release. The recently announced US-market Frozen Black M3 sold out in just 22 minutes. The silver lining if you're now disappointed that you won't get one -- the M3 CRT's technology is a sign of things to come for future M3 models. See the M3 CRT announcement and our coverage from the M Night if you haven't yet. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE BMW M Festival - M Night: First BMW M3 CRT Live Pics BMW M3 CRT Update: First Video and Development Photos Announced: BMW M3 CRT Lightweight Sedan with 450hp @ 3,483 Pounds
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06-27-2011, 03:29 PM	#4
Seattle S65B40 Major Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 1,396 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Any lucky forum members?? __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)

06-27-2011, 03:32 PM	#5
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 723 iTrader: (0)	I can't wait for the new parts to be released. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

06-27-2011, 03:37 PM	#7
BenTrovato Driver Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (4)	This was a great idea. A little on the expensive side but this model is cool. __________________ My Pics: Summer City Shoot \| 1st updates \| Fall Photo Shoot

06-27-2011, 03:38 PM	#8
jonasaurus Colonel Drives: 11.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,822 iTrader: (0)	Frozen black edition in the US selling out in 22 min??? what the... __________________ ///M3 \| E90 \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build

06-27-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
Davin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335xi - 92 MB 300E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (0)	collectors car i guess Why 67? why not a number like 65 or 70?

06-27-2011, 03:19 PM	#3
pampam Boo! Drives: No car - Accident :( Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Home Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	Yea 130k for an m3 is kinda too expensive and in a few years this will be an old model already ... but you don't care if you're a multi millioner

06-27-2011, 04:01 PM	#11
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,674 iTrader: (22)	The seats alone are what I would be interested in. All else, eh.

06-27-2011, 04:22 PM	#13
FVM3 Major General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,138 iTrader: (2)	i think some lucky member must have bought it __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

06-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#14
duk ///M Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,704 iTrader: (0)	should make it 69 cars __________________ 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 \| Powered by Premier \| Alekshop \| ESS \| Rok n Peace Clothing: www.roknpeace.com

06-27-2011, 04:35 PM	#16
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	It's a tribute to German detail that they can sell that car for roughly ~200k USD. Amazing car, but I would have thought 100k Euros tops. Good for BMW. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

06-27-2011, 04:36 PM	#17
FVM3 Major General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,138 iTrader: (2)	Same thing happened on SL65 black series, i have seen couple of them sitting in the dealer __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

06-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#18
Rez New Member Drives: X5M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	This is BS, BMW should be selling this to everyone. Car is in no way a "collectors car", it is a drivers car, give it to us BMW

06-27-2011, 04:57 PM	#19
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,245 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [4.50]	im not surprised __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

06-27-2011, 04:58 PM	#20
FVM3 Major General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,138 iTrader: (2)	Does it mean sold out to the buyers or just the dealers __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

06-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#21
blackoutm3 Private First Class Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	now thats just dumb.....that being said if was as rich as those people ide have 5 cause thats a badass car __________________ e92 m3 whipple blown lightning 2010 f350 monster toy hauler. cls500 c350

06-27-2011, 05:04 PM	#22
Evice Major Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here Posts: 1,390 iTrader: (1)	more so than the chassis or the carbon fiber masturbation on various parts of the car, the engine is a collectible in this car. __________________ -- '09 BSM 128i - MSport trim, 6MT, Heated Seats, Xenons, Premium Sound. -- '98 E36 M3 - BMWCR IS #718 BMWCCA Instructor and Club Racer. http://www.youtube.com/alisalih

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